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BU03 ACF

2003 MG Zt

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,220 mi
Last recorded87,220 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 MG Zt72,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 ACF
MakeMG
ModelZt
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 87,220 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front seat movement

Fail 5 Dec 2018 87,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexys (1.1.11 (c))

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front seat movement

Pass 31 Jul 2017 86,301 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 83,633 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 83,631 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,165 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 82,164 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,500 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 77,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 73,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2012 73,782 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,400 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 68,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 62,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,553 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 57,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,644 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 50,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 50,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 44,029 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 44,029 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,708 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zt?

Based on 193,197 MOT tests across 13,994 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,885
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
13,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,540
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,201
Registration plate lamp not working 6,690
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,389
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,593
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BU03 ACF is a 2003 MG Zt in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 MG Zt models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,493 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 ACF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zt typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU03 ACF is a 2003 MG Zt, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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